

Blocks w/ Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan
Based on his Netflix comedy special, "Blocks." Neal Brennan interviews friends and colleagues about the things that make them feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how they are persevering despite these blocks.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 18min
Dusty Slay
Neal Brennan interviews Dusty Slay (‘Workin’ Man’ on Netflix, ‘We’re Having A Good Time Podcast’) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro2:59 Country Music Joke5:38 Starting Standup7:20 Substance Abuse 33:40 Religion50:23 Work Life Balance----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for ticketsWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle-----------------------------------------https://www.mintmobile.com/NEAL for $15/month PLUS free shippinghttps://www.rocketmoney.com/NEAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 14min
Freaky Friday. Jimmy Carr hosts guest Neal Brennan
Jimmy Carr interviews Neal Brennan ('Blocks') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:32 Childhood4:24 Self-Pity6:47 Grievances22:46 Lack of Appreciation32:36 Worries about Love Ending35:35 Ayahuasca45:06 Unusual1:06:25 Death1:10:52 Goals for Himself----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for ticketsWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle----------------------------------------------------------https://www.hellofresh.com/nealfree & use code "nealfree" for free breakfast for lifehttps://www.babbel.com/blocks for 55% off your subscriptionhttps://www.betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first monthhttps://www.meundies.com/neal for 20% off plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2024 • 60min
David Koechner
Neal Brennan interviews David Koechner ('The Goods,' 'Anchorman,' 'SNL') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro2:54 Parenting12:48 Childhood29:45 Alcoholism 39:20 Catholicism 55:55 What He’s Done----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for ticketsWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 snips
Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 12min
Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson, an actor and author, dives deep into his latest book 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.' He shares his struggles with loneliness and anxiety, revealing how spirituality plays a crucial role in overcoming these challenges. The conversation touches on growing up in the Bahá'í Faith, the complexities of personal and organized spirituality, and the importance of gratitude in combatting negative thoughts. Rainn also humorously reflects on aging anxieties and the pursuit of joy beyond external validation.

Jan 18, 2024 • 58min
Heather McMahan
Neal Brennan interviews Heather McMahan ('Son I Never Had' on Netflix) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:00 Full Throttle5:44 Anxious As Of Late13:35 Wants Kids, No Desire for Baby22:02 Worries Something Bad Is Going To Happen25:57 Ads31:44 Intuition34:43 People Pleaser37:38 Can't Pee on Airplanes41:52 Confrontation51:20 What She's Done----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for ticketsWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle ----------------------------------------------------------Sponsors:https://mintmobile.com/NEAL for $15/month 3-month unlimited wireless planhttps://betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month.https://meundies.com/NEAL for 20% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 9min
Gabriel Iglesias
Neal Brennan interviews Gabriel Iglesias ('Stadium Fluffy' on Netflix) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro4:40 Upbringing11:44 Managing Expectations21:17 Losing Relationships32:24 Simple Pleasures39:50 The Past55:30 Therapy and Drinking1:02:24 Upside----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for ticketsWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle ----------------------------------------------------------Sponsors:https://hellofresh.com/nealfree & promo code: "nealfree" for free breakfast for life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 snips
Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 14min
Jimmy Carr
Jimmy Carr, comedian and host of The Blocks Podcast, discusses feeling lonely, relationships, learning disabilities, panic attacks, workaholism, and personal growth with host Neal Brennan.

Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 14min
Lil Rel Howery
Neal Brennan interviews Lil Rel Howery (Standup specials, ‘Vacation Friends 1&2,’ Get Out,’ ‘The Carmichael Show,’ + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro5:18 Quitting Drinking for A Year8:35 Fatherhood9:40 Getting engaged at a Beyoncé concert15:00 Panic Attacks26:15 Fiancé28:20 God31:20 Therapy44:46 How He’s Grown As A Partner59:50 Getting Stable1:04:00 What He’s Done1:08:03 Dream For Himself----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for ticketsWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle----------------------------------------------------------Sponsors:Http://BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first monthGametime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 OFF your first purchaseHttp://DrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free bar soaps + free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 8min
Gary Owen
Neal Brennan interviews Gary Owen ('Think Like A Man,' 'Ride Along,' 'Comic View,' & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro2:52 Angry At Biological Father55:12 Anxiety57:44 Reflection1:02:35 Improvement----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for ticketsWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle----------------------------------------------------------Sponsors:GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchaseHttp://www.DrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free bar soaps plus free shippingHttp://www.RocketMoney.com/NEAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 37min
Jim Jefferies
Neal Brennan interviews Jim Jefferies (Top 15 all-time standup comic, 'High & Dry' + multiple specials, 'The 1% Club,' 'Legit,' 'The Jim Jefferies Show') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro3:10 Uncoordinated 21:04 Piggery32:15 Abusive Mother44:18 Sensitive1:26:13 Imposter Syndrome1:31:02 Upside----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for ticketsWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle----------------------------------------------------------Sponsors:GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchaseMintMobile.com/NEAL for $15/month plus free shippingMeUndies.com/NEAL for 25% off plus free shippingDrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free bar soaps plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices